ENTRIES for the inaugural ‘Up The Yard’ race at Punchestown on Saturday, November 18th, close this Monday (October 16th).

The 14-furlong race is only open to stud and stable staff members over 18 who have never ridden in a race under rules or in point-to-points before. Every yard in the country is invited to nominate one rider to take part.

Punchestown is dedicating ‘Up The Yard’ raceday to stud and stable staff and there will be a full programme of inter-yard challenges before the challenge race which rounds off the afternoon

Entries for the race should include the nominee’s name, age, trainer and reason why they have been nominated. The 16 successful candidates and reserves will be drawn during racing next Thursday, October 19th. The riders will be assessed at RACE in advance.

Entries: lhughes@punchestown.com

Info: coneill@punchestown.com